Page

Page is the first rank of the Imperial aristocracy, the female form being Pagess. In general, a Page is a man of good family, analogous to having a pedigree. The first tier of the gentry, it basically signifies a man whose income is derived from large amounts of property, often meaning a continent or even a planet, and who has a legacy to pass on to future heirs or adopted heirs. Therefore, a Page is independently wealthy and does not need to work.

Expectations
Pages are generally expected to seek fortunes abroad, as their income otherwise is already taken care of. They often join the military or diplomatic branches of the Imperial Government, or become hangers-on to greater Nobles. Again, a Page has no definite status, but is a man of proper birth, and generally disdains to be grouped with merchants or lower classes.

Most often, a Page is required some period of service to a greater Noble or in the name of the Emperor via the military or government, before they are granted a promotion to the rank of Squire. Many Pages serve as functionaries and supervisors in the households of various Dukes or Princes.